New Orleans Artist Carlos Lopez and His Oyster Paintings
“Why, then the world’s mine oyster.” Shakespeare said this first in “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” New Orleans artist Carlos Lopez has made the oyster his world, too, not in prose but in his…
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Central Louisiana Artist Elizabeth P. Morgan Shares Love of Art
“I paint and draw stuff.” It’s quite an understatement, but that’s how Central Louisiana artist Elizabeth P. Morgan describes her growing and successful art career. She has come a long way since her grandfather gave her a set of watercolors…
The LSU Museum of Art opens Cherished: The Art of Clementine Hunter on July 11
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The LSU Museum of Art (LSUMOA) presents Cherished: The Art of Clementine Hunter, on exhibit July 11–Oct. 13, in Baton Rouge. The show includes paintings and objects from the collections of the LSU Museum…
Louisiana's Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth Lock Up No. 2 Seed for Women’s Beach Volleyball at Paris 2024 Olympics
ESPINHO, Portugal (press release) – TKN Beach Volleyball brought home the gold medal and secured an important victory resulting in locking up the No. 2 seed at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. The team of Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss,…
LSU Museum of Art: Upcoming Exhibitions Preview
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – LSU Museum of Art in Baton Rouge has announced upcoming events for the next year. EXHIBITION SCHEDULE FOR THE LSU MUSEUM OF ART Cherished: The Art of Clementine Hunter July 11–Oct. 13 A showcase…
Christian Serpas & Ghost Town inducted into Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Christian Serpas & Ghost Town were inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame during their performance at French Quarter Fest on Saturday, March 13. The Mandeville-based band, composed of Christian Serpas (vocals, acoustic…
Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival Announces Pioneer Award Winner
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) –The 7th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival will be held at the EBRPL-Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 on May 18 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The…
Cool Off This Summer
It’s hot out there. But we don’t have to tell y’all that. We do love our state, but summers can be long and a bit on the sweltering side. However, there’s good news. Throughout Louisiana there are numerous hotels offering…
Monroe Artist Jay Davis Returns Home
Novelist Thomas Wolfe once wrote, “You Can’t Go Home Again.” Well, that didn’t discourage Monroe artist Jay Davis who returned to his North Louisiana hometown after a long and successful career as an artist and animator that has taken him…
Florida’s Navarre Beach is a Naturalist’s Paradise
Situated between two Florida hotspots — Pensacola and Destin — lies a more natural coastal getaway. Navarre Beach sits nestled around the Santa Rosa Sound with a quick bridge crossing to Santa Rosa Island with both public beaches and the…
Rebel Tunes
Some of the music industry’s hidden gems can be discovered in a Lafayette dive bar. The Posts is one of those bands. This rock band with a nostalgic sound and female lead singer embody what made ‘90s rock music so…
Chimp Haven Opens for Rare Public Access Again this Month
KEITHVILLE, La (press release) – Chimp Haven is opening its doors this spring to the public for a rare glimpse inside the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, and tickets are going fast! Chimpanzee Discovery Day – an event that happens only…
The 20th Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival Celebrates Plaquemines Parish on April 26-28
BELLE CHASSE, La (press release) – The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival takes place April 26-28 at the festival grounds at 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd. in Belle Chasse. The festival celebrates the parish’s unique seafood and culture by offering a…
52nd Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Returns to Memorial Park, April 12-14
PONCHATOULA, La (press release) – Get ready to savor the sweetness of spring at the 52nd Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, happening from April 12th to April 14th, 2024, in Memorial Park. This beloved annual event celebrates the delicious Louisiana state fruit,…
Louisiana Food + Wine Festival Announces 2024 Schedule
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The Louisiana Food & Wine Festival, a world-class culinary and beverage celebration, presented by Rouses Markets and hosted by Visit Lake Charles takes place in Lake Charles, Louisiana Sept. 19 – 22. The festival…
Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival April 12-14
JEAN LAFITTE, La (press release) – The Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival returns this year on April 12-14 at the Jean Lafitte Auditorium and Grounds at 4953 City Park Drive in Jean Lafitte. “This year’s festival will celebrate the town’s 50th anniversary,…
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